Jessica Molaskey

Jessica Molaskey (born January 9, 1962) is an American professional actor and singer known for her performances in torch songs and show tunes. She has an extensive career in Broadway, having appeared in a dozen shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Tommy, Crazy for You, Chess, Oklahoma!, Cats, City of Angels, and the first national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Molaskey has also premiered theater pieces Off-Broadway, such as Songs for a New World, A Man of No Importance, and Parade at Lincoln Center. She has showcased her talent in various world premieres in regional theaters across the US. In addition to her theater work, Molaskey has performed in concert at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and Disney Hall and has participated in jazz festivals worldwide. She gained further recognition for her role as Sister Bertha in NBC's The Sound of Music Live! starring Carrie Underwood.